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Lunada Bay Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

Los Angeles County, California

Palos Verdes Cove0-1ftHaggertysFlatLower Haggertys0-1ft
Lunada Bay surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
8mph
SSW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 2sW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SW.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|7-9mph WNW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SW swell at 13s with 10mph WNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|10-13mph WNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Lunada Bay Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
WNW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Lunada Bay is one of the best reef breaks in California — a powerful right-hander on the Palos Verdes Peninsula that holds waves from 4 to 30 feet. Historically guarded by the notorious Lunada Bay Boys, whose decades of intimidation and violence against visitors led to lawsuits settled in 2024. Access requires descending a cliff trail. The wave is bowly and powerful on WNW winter swells. Despite the settlement, approach with awareness.

Sharp reefCliff accessPowerful wavesHistorical localism (settled 2024)Long paddle out

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Lunada Bay Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Lunada Bay?
The current wave height at Lunada Bay is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Lunada Bay surf forecast?
Our Lunada Bay forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Lunada Bay?
The current breaking wave height at Lunada Bay is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.4ft W tertiary swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Lunada Bay?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Lunada Bay is Thursday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.